Sequences containing the vpu gene and vectors therefore methods of preparation and use
US5288640A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2740/16322
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
DNA segments encoding the vpu gene and a vector encoding the vpu gene are disclosed. These sequences containing the vpu gene can be used to express a protein that has antigenic determinants that can be used to screen for people having the HIV-1 virus.
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